Teamwork and communication
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play and contribute to umpiring small sided team striking and fielding games.
Key learning points
- Move: throwing accurately towards the wickets can score a direct hit to run a batter out.
- Move: umpires moving into position to judge a run out and indicating outs with a pointed finger, signals the decision.
- Think: quickly deciding which end to aim for is calculated by the likelihood of the batter reaching it.
- Feel: it is important to celebrate winning and accept getting out or losing gracefully, as well to enjoy sport fully.
- Connect: communicating clearly which end to aim for can make the difference between running out a batter or not.
Keywords
Teamwork - the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in an effective and efficient way
Communication - sending and receiving information with others
Run out - when a fielder hits the stumps with the ball before the batter reaches the crease
Common misconception
Pupils may argue about decisions, particularly close calls such as run outs. This can often lead to the decision going in the favour of the more dominant or boisterous pupils.
Pupils should experience the umpire role to practise making fair decisions and develop empathy, helping them understand not to challenge calls.
Teacher tip
Be as 'hands off' as possible while pupils umpire, but be prepared to offer the occasional reminder about respecting officials and their decisions. For those with less expereince/confidence, umpiring in pairs can help.
Equipment
wickets, bats, wind balls, cones
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should we communicate during cricket, both as batters and fielders?
Q2.Which of these is not a way of getting out in cricket?
Q3.How might a batter reduce the risk of being caught out?
Q4.What should a fielding team do when a batter keeps finding gaps?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How should a batter react to being given run out by an umpire?
Q2.What might a batter’s movements be like to persuade you to try to run them out?
Q3.How can teammates help to make the quick decision about which end to throw to?
Q4.How will an umpire communicate to everyone that someone is out?
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To help you plan your 9 physical education lesson on: Teamwork and communication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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